This was previously a Patreon-only episode that aired May 31st, 2023. Enjoy this unlocked episode for the holidays! We’re headed to India to investigate a scandalous case of “did-they-didn’t-they” between then-rising star, Priyanka Chopra, and married “King of Bollywood,” Shah Rukh Khan. After getting close filming Don and Don 2, tabloids and message boards got VERY suspicious that something was going on between SRK and PeeCee. We analyze the juicy evidence of their alleged affair, which many be...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Where did we leave off? Last we saw them, Ariana and Pete were madly in love, engaged, and freshly tatted after a whirlwind three months together. Now it’s August 2018 and Ariana’s Sweetener album is about to drop. The two are seemingly still smitten, but their relationship takes a turn in September after the tragic loss of Ariana’s ex, Mac Miller. In this episode, we talk about Pete and Ariana’s break-up and infer what we can from all the references off of her subsequent, “Thank U, Next” album....
Dec 06, 2023•7 min
It was 2012: the word “hipster” was everywhere, Fun was on the radio, and Girls was playing on HBO. And one controversial writer/director/actor, Lena Dunham, started dating the bespectacled musician/producer, Jack Antonoff. Based on Lena’s personal essays and Jack’s song lyrics, the couple appeared very in love. Both Jack and Lena talked about marrying someday, but refused to exchange rings until marriage became legal for all in the U.S. So on June 25th, 2015, when same-sex marriage became legal...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 23 min
We’re headed back to 2018. Summertime. Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson’s relationship accelerated faster than the earth’s rising temperatures. Initial tabloid reports of a “casual connection” between the pop star and SNL comic were met with mild amusement and surprise over their unlikely pairing. But after only a few weeks of excessive PDA and matching tattoos, the couple got engaged and made it the whole world’s business. Nobody could look away as they defied every relationship rule. Suddenly, ...
Nov 22, 2023•7 min
The holy trinity of Meg Ryan romantic comedies (“When Harry Met Sally,” “You’ve Got Mail,” and “Sleepless in Seattle”) are huge inspirations behind our podcast and worldviews. But is the real-life starlet as big of a hopeless romantic as her films make us feel? We’re headed to the 1990s to look back on her marriage to Dennis Quaid. This is a story of a city girl who unexpectedly fell in love with a “wild guy from Texas.” On the surface, they seemed stronger than ever after overcoming Dennis’ str...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 28 min
You might think a romance from the 1700s will be stiff and boring. But this episode is so raunchy, so TMI, we’re going to need an explicit label! King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette of France had an arranged marriage and famously, uh, experienced trouble in the bedroom. Which makes us wonder: can you fall in love with anyone if you set your heart on it? And if you’re really not into your spouse, could you still sleep with them to produce an heir? While Marie and Louis’ romance does end in ...
Nov 08, 2023•7 min
We’re going to Graceland! You might think you know all about Elvis Presley if you saw the Austin Butler movie last year—but there’s a LOT more to Elvis and Priscilla’s relationship than we saw on screen. We knew that Priscilla first met Elvis at a party in West Germany. But how did a 14-year-old girl even end up at Elvis’s house? After he returned to the U.S., what happened in the two years they didn’t see each other? And where do women like Anita Wood and Ann-Margret fit into this timeline? We ...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 41 min
Today’s episode is out of this world! We’re headed back to the 1960s and listening to “Rocketman” nonstop as we talk Neil Armstrong and his first wife, Janet Shearon. Their story gives the phrase “I love you to the moon and back” a very literal meaning, but sadly sometimes the greatest distance in relationships can be felt here on earth. Both Neil and Janet were committed to the Apollo 8 cause, which for Janet meant taking on sole ownership of raising their family. Their relationship was rocked ...
Oct 28, 2023•7 min
Today, we’re revisiting our boy Robert Pattinson, diving into his relationship with Suki Waterhouse. The press initially dubbed this relationship a casual fling in 2018 but five years later they’re still going strong. Their shared beauty, British roots, goofiness, and disorganized habits seemingly make them the perfect match. Meanwhile, their extreme secretiveness sparks a natural curiosity. What’s their deal? We talk the baggage of Rob’s past breakups with Kristen Stewart and FKA Twigs and how ...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 41 min
It’s spooky season, so who better to discuss than Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton? The couple is known for their dark, gothic films—from her role as Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter to his movies Edward Scissorhands , Beetlejuice , Corpse Bride , and more. Helena starred in seven Tim Burton films, but their life together off-screen is even more interesting… Their wild hair, eccentric clothes, and unique living arrangements (separate houses next door to each other) made Helena and Tim’s ro...
Oct 11, 2023•7 min
Happy October! To get into the fall spirit, we’re talking about a couple that LOVES Halloween more than anyone (so much so that it’s even gotten them into hot water.) It’s actors Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, who’ve been together for 19 years and share two adorable children. While many people know of their annual Halloween pictures, there’s a lot more to their love story than that. After all, their relationship was initially kept secret from the public. Neil was one of the first openly g...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 52 min
The images of Brad and Angelina playing with her son in Kenya left the world absolutely gobsmacked after his shocking divorce with Jennifer Aniston. Now, we’re picking up where we left off in last week’s episode (“When Brad Pitt Met Jennifer Aniston.”) The iconic Bradgelina—with their many kids, mansions, philanthropy and striking beauty—seemed untouchable and unbreakable at one point in time. We look back at their 12 year relationship and discuss the upsetting plane incident and child abuse all...
Sep 27, 2023•6 min
It’s arguably one of the most famous divorces of all time: Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. They were the ultimate power couple of the early 2000s, publicly sharing their engagement, home renovation updates, playful arguments and plans for a family in a way that made the masses feel close to them. But in 2004, their apparent openness only made the world more shocked and devastated when Brad abruptly left Jen and started a family with Angelina Jolie. In this episode, we look back at the early days...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 49 min
When Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield first met on the set of “The Amazing Spider-Man" in 2011, they were both in relationships. But only a few months into filming, the two broke it off with their significant others, and soon, it was obvious they were into each other. ‘Stonefield’ quickly became the cutest couple in Hollywood, and both Emma and Andrew’s careers skyrocketed as they took on more challenging acting roles. Everything seemed perfect to outsiders—so what happened to this adorable, silly...
Sep 13, 2023•7 min
In the 1960s, millions of people around the world were absolutely in love with the Beatles—and especially Paul, who was often called the “cute Beatle." So what was it about Linda Eastman that captured Paul McCartney’s heart? And how did Paul and Linda meet? For our 50th episode, Kel compiles a 30-year timeline that follows Paul and Linda’s love story—one full of music, family, animals, and of course, some band drama. P.S. Since it’s been one whole year of Significant Lovers, at the end of the ep...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 37 min
The history books remember Vanessa Hudgens’ long-term relationships with Zac Efron and Austin Butler. But do you remember her alleged fling with Josh Hutcherson? Mel takes us back to their adorable chemistry that never quite blossomed. Join us as we talk rejection, rebounds, and the lack sexual gratification in The Hunger Games. ***** This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon ! Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You...
Aug 23, 2023•7 min
Sometimes we think two people would make a beautiful pairing—but for whatever reason, it wasn't meant to be. This week, Mel and Kel discuss couples that could have or should have been together. In some cases there was a real attraction and missed connection. In other scenarios, we're scheming and playing matchmakers. Who do you think could have been a great couple?? ***** This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon ! Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast abo...
Aug 09, 2023•7 min
In honor of our one year anniversary, we're unlocking our very first Patreon bonus episode from last August, 2022. Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson fell in love while filming ‘Her Smell’ in 2018 and dated for two years. In our first Patreon exclusive, Mel timelines the flirty romance—complete with a sex bench, passionate displays of affection, and confusing cheating rumors. We theorize a reconciliation probability and how the exes feel about each other today. Plus, we discuss Cara’s crazy arist...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 16 min
This is a summer bonus episode! You can listen to it in full on Patreon . Meet-cutes don’t get any cuter than this! Actress Carey Mulligan and musician Marcus Mumford (of Mumford & Sons) have been married for 11 years, but many people don’t realize the unusual way their relationship started. Here’s how they met, reunited, and everything that’s happened since. *** Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com ...
Jul 26, 2023•7 min
Sometimes there's more to say about the relationships we've covered, and that's definitely the case for these four couples! This week we're revisiting Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal, Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn (and Matty Healy), John Mayer and Katy Perry, and F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. ♡ This is the first of our summer bonus episodes available on Patreon ! We'll be back in September with full-length free episodes.
Jul 12, 2023•6 min
Hi everyone! Significant Lovers is going on a summer break for July and August 2023, with no public episodes until we're back in September. We will still have bonus Patreon episodes throughout the summer, so stay tuned for those! Are there any couples you love and want us to cover next season? Send us an email at significantlovers@gmail.com. ♡ We hope you have a wonderful season, and we'll get back together soon.
Jul 05, 2023•46 sec
This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon ! In an industry where celebrity couples rarely last, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher continue to go the distance. Could comedy hold the key to a long and happy marriage? Join us as we gush over their enduring cuteness after over 20 years together. **** Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTo...
Jun 28, 2023•6 min
To this day, hopeless romantics fantasize about The Notebook’s Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams reuniting. But are the stars of Nicholas Sparks’ best movie anything like their characters? After allegedly going from enemies to lovers, the Canadian actors dated at a time when both their Hollywood careers were soaring. Maybe their love story is actually more similar to La La Land? Join us as we look back on interviews, tabloid stories, and that iconic MTV kiss. **** Significant Lovers is a true-love...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Lana Del Rey is known for writing heart-wrenching, yearning, tortured songs about love. So who is inspiring these melancholy tunes?? If you go back to Lana’s “Born to Die” and “Ultraviolence” days, she was with the Scottish musician Barrie-James O’Neill for three years. Lana and Barrie were like a modern-day Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, making songs and homemade music videos together. And the darkness Lana saw in herself, she saw in Barrie too. But eventually it became too dark for even her, and she...
Jun 14, 2023•7 min
This week, we're telling a love story that starts with an ice cream date in Chicago and leads to the White House in D.C. It's none other than Barack and Michelle Obama. From the outside, the Obamas' 30 year marriage looks picture perfect. But Michelle has repeatedly shared that “there were 10 years I couldn’t stand my husband.” 10 years—that’s quite a long rough patch! But with hard work and determination, the 44th President and First Lady made it through to the other side. Here's how they did i...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 30 min
This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon ! We’re headed to India to investigate a scandalous case of “did-they-didn’t-they” between then-rising star, Priyanka Chopra, and married “King of Bollywood,” Shah Rukh Khan. After getting close filming Don and Don 2, tabloids and message boards got VERY suspicious that something was going on between SRK and PeeCee. We analyze the juicy evidence of their alleged affair, which many believe led to Priyanka’s ostracizatio...
May 31, 2023•7 min
It’s an episode of American royalty—the captivating and tragic relationship of John F. Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette. He was an all-American golden boy who charmed everyone he met, and she was a mysterious it-girl, not intimidated by anyone. As public obsession mounted, the fairytale crumbled under pressure. He was was reckless. She was a recluse. Between alleged affairs and family drama, we discuss first-hand accounts of their turbulent story, which ended tragically far too soon. ***** Signif...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 14 min
This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon ! Did you know that the host of Survivor, Jeff Probst, dated a contestant back in 2004? During season 9 on the islands of Vanuatu, Jeff fell for the Survivor player Julie Berry, a 24-year old from Maine. Jeff emailed Julie after the season ended, and the two enjoyed a “love affair” that lasted four years. We’re joined by Kel’s sister Shannon, a Survivor expert, to look back at the early seasons of the show, recall Je...
May 17, 2023•7 min
We’re joined by the fabulous Shannon McNamara of the FluentlyForward podcast to discuss Katy Perry & John Mayer’s on-and-off relationship! John’s become a recurring character on the podcast (for whatever reason) and we want to know: he may have been a playboy, but was his love for Katy real? It sure seemed that way when he wrote songs like “I Still Feel Like Your Man” after their breakup. Shannon provides the blind items as we follow this bumpy relationship from 2012 to 2016. After learning ...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 21 min
This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon ! Grab some wine and ice cream because today we are decompressing the recent break up of Taylor Swift and the mysterious Joe Alwyn. These lovers gave many people hope that every guitar string scar would lead to a magnetic force of a man. So what happened?! We take you all the way back to their first cruel summer together through their music collaborations and the many adorable Easter eggs in Taylor’s discography. Plus,...
May 03, 2023•7 min
